Why should I wear protection?
Protection is important for both beginner and advanced riders. It helps prevent injuries while riding. The most common injuries are bruises, scrapes and broken bones. By wearing protection, such as a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and gloves, you can reduce the likelihood of these types of injuries. Wearing protection can also increase your confidence, allowing you to focus more on stunts and tricks and improve your performance.
Also, wearing at least a helmet is mandatory to ride on BMX tracks and Pumptracks.
What protective gear do I need for stunt scooter and/or skates?
There are different types of protective gear you can wear while riding a stunt scooter and skates, depending on your personal preference.
The following are some of the most common items that stunt scooter riders and skaters wear:
- Helmet: A helmet protects your head from impact and is mandatory on many pumptracks
- Gloves: Gloves protect your hands from bruises and scrapes and cuts and give you grip.
- Knee pads: These protect your knees from bruises and abrasions.
- Elbow pads: These protect your elbows from bruises and abrasions.
What protective gear do I need for BMX bike?
BMX riders wear a wide range of protective gear, including helmets, elbow pads, knee pads and gloves. These are basic protections against scrapes and cuts, as well as serious injuries.
The following are some of the most common items BMX riders wear:
- Helmet: A helmet protects your head from impact and is mandatory on many BMX tracks and pumptracks
- Bodyprotectors: These protect your torso from bruises and sheep wounds.
- Gloves: Gloves protect your hands from bruises and scrapes and cuts and give you grip.
- Knee pads: These protect your knees from bruises and abrasions.
- Elbow pads: These protect your elbows from bruises and abrasions.
It is also important to make sure your equipment is in good condition and that it is checked regularly and replaced as needed.
